TheDailyMeal.com: America’s Healthiest Fast-Food Breakfasts

Au Bon Pain

With offerings similar to Panera Bread, Au Bon Pain has breakfast options galore. While it’s still possible to get carried away with all of the pastries and heavy coffee drinks available, there are a few more health-conscious items on the menu.

Option #2: Or, if you’re in the mood for something a bit more substantial, opt for the Black Forest Ham, Egg White, and Cheese Muffin Melt (170 calories, 35 calories from fat, and 14 grams of protein).

Starbucks made its debut into the hot sandwiches game fairly recently, with a host of savory items for breakfast and lunch. Not surprisingly, a number of the items on the menu are very healthfully conscious.

Option #1: Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal (140 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein) includes a generous serving of unadulterated whole-grain oatmeal. You can add any or all of the brown sugar, dried fruit, and nut medley toppings, but be aware that even the dried fruit will tack on an extra 100 calories to the dish.

Sonic’s breakfast menu is extensive, but in terms of the nutritious offerings, it leaves much to be desired.

Option #1: If you’re really craving a morning trip to Sonic and want to make the healthiest choice possible, opt for the Jr. Breakfast Burrito (260 calories, 140 calories from fat, and 12 grams of protein).

McDonald’s is another fast-food giant that has introduced items (and even an entire menu, as of last week) focused on offering healthier options to diners. While the offerings are not as nutritionally sound as some offered by the chain's competitors, there are still a few options worth noting.

With offerings similar to Panera Bread, Au Bon Pain has breakfast options galore. While it’s still possible to get carried away with all of the pastries and heavy coffee drinks available, there are a few more health-conscious items on the menu.